Scientific Concepts
In chemical reactions, atoms do not change (cannot be created or destroyed or turned into something else), what do they do instead?
Rearrange!
What unit revolved around figuring out what formed in the Westfield Water Supply
Chemical Reactions
Are you allowed to have your phone in school, even when you are done with the work? Explain the school-wide expectations.
No, you are not allowed to have your phone out during the school day. It can lead to taking pictures of people without permission, bullying, and inappropriate behavior. It can also prevent people from finishing work or paying attention to directions during class.
What does scale mean, in the context of this science class
Scale refer to the relative size of an object
What is the name of original tiny statue goose?
Silly
Molecules that move in place are considered solids. Molecules that move away from each other are considered gases.
Which phase has the greatest freedom of movement? Which phase has the most molecular attraction?
Highest Molecular Attraction = Solid
What unit revolved around figuring out what happened to Titan's lake ?, - Titan is one of Saturn's moons
Phase Change
Where should you put completed work, if not told otherwise?
The period bin for your class period
What is a model?
A model is a simplified representation of a concept and/or something that allows us to view something we otherwise would not be able to see
How many people are in your class?
Period 1: 29
Period 2: 25
Period 4: 27
Period 5: 22
Period 6: 26
What are the three types of rocks from the rock unit that we did in November/December
Metamorphic, Igneous, and Sedimentary
What unit revolved around pretending to be planetary geologist determining how a channel was formed on one of the rocky planets?
Geology on Mars
What should I do if I need a pencil?
2. If not, ask a friend to borrow one
3. Then, ask Ms. Gardner for a pencil
What is a claim?
A possible solution/answer to a scientific argument (that is supposed to be backed up with scientific evidence)
What materials were used during the saving same activity on the first day of school?
Gummy worm, plastic cup, life safer, 2 paper clips
What are the four spheres from our first unit we learned about?
Bonus Points: What are the two things you need for life to exist on a planet?
Geosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Atmosphere
Bonus: Water and Energy Source
What unit revolved around figuring out if something geological was created first in the rocky mountains or the great plains?
Rock Transformations
When the bell rings, what should I do in the first 10 seconds?
Stop what I am doing, put all work/pencils back where they belong, and line up at the door. I will NOT stand there doing nothing and not moving towards the door. I do not need to wait for my friend in this class that I am with for most of the day
What are three aspects to the term "scientific argument"
Question --> Claim --> Evidence / Reasoning
Who was the judge for the mock trial?
Period 5: Who was guilty of the crime? Tracy or Pat?
Period 1: Esther
Period 3: Versace
Period 4: Marelyn
Period 5: Tracy
Period 6: Kevin
What are two (our of three) types of plate boundaries?
Bonus Point Option: explain the difference between different types of plate boundaries
Convergent (towards each other)
Divergent (away from each other)
Transform (Against each other)
What unit revolved around figuring out how Africa and South America have the same fossils, yet are so far apart
Plate Tectonics
What does active listening look like?
Looking at the speakers and/or the Smartboard and not talking while others are speaking
What makes something good quality evidence?
Using detailed descriptions, the more detailed observations are - the more valuable the evidence is. We often use evidence gradients in different units to help us navigate different claims once we start sorting the evidence
Name someone who was not IN THIS CLASS the first week of school but is now
Period 1: nobody
Period 2: Zamir, Liam, Amaya, Saily, Logan
Period 4: Brihany, Rafael, Maya K
Period 5: nobody
Period 6: Sabastian, Emanuel, Alaa
(From Ms. Gardner's memory - if you can argue someone else I will hear out your argument)